Lunch Pack Bag

ABSTRACT

A backpack bag for food items comprising: a top flap, where said top flap provides a means to close the bag; interchangeable side panels; a back panel, where said back panel includes a pair of shoulder straps, where each panel includes insulated materials to limit heat transfer between the interior and exterior of the bag; and a means to adjust the length of the shoulder straps. In one exemplary embodiment, the means to adjust the length includes adjustable buckles. The side panels may include a mesh net that provides a means to store additional items. In another exemplary embodiment, the side panels may include a slot for the storage of a beverage bottle.

CROSS REFERENCE TO OTHER APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser.No. 61/296,885 filed on Jan. 20, 2010.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of Invention

The present invention relates to a lunch pack bag that may be worn in abackpack manner over the shoulders.

2. Description of Related Art

Backpacks and similar storage bags may be used to transport books,supplies, utensils, gym/sport equipment, food or other portable items.Many bags of this nature are used by individuals while traveling.Backpacks are normally made of a flexible material that provides a meansfor storage of items and may include handles or straps for carryingpurposes. Straps may be provided so that the backpacks may be holsteredupon an individual's shoulders, around their hips or across their neckand shoulder area.

The prior art includes a number of flexible backpack-transporting bags.One example includes U.S. Pat. No. 5,797,529 which discloses a backpackthat's convertible between a tote bag or a fanny pack where the backpackincludes parallel front and rear panels each having upper and loweredges where the bag is convertible into several types of bags withdifferent capacities. Another example of a backpack includes U.S. PatentApplication No. 20070228091, which discloses a backpack and shoulderstraps which are separate and interchangeable items to allow the user tocustomize the backpack to accommodate a particular style. Although theprior art related to backpacks and storage bags is well populated withvarious designs and structures there remains a need for convenient bagsthat may be utilized to store and access food for traveling purposes.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a backpack bag for food itemscomprising: a top flap, where said top flap provides a means to closethe bag; interchangeable side panels; a back panel, where said backpanel includes a pair of shoulder straps, where each panel includesinsulated materials to limit heat transfer between the interior andexterior of the bag; and a means to adjust the length of the shoulderstraps. In one exemplary embodiment, the means to adjust the lengthincludes adjustable buckles. The side panels may include a mesh net thatprovides a means to store additional items. In another exemplaryembodiment, the side panels may include a slot for the storage of abeverage bottle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 provides a prospective view of a lunch pack bag according to thepresent invention.

FIG. 2 depicts an exemplary side panel of the lunch pack bag accordingto the present invention.

FIG. 3 provides a rear view of the lunch pack bag according to thepresent invention.

FIG. 4 depicts an alternative side panel of the lunch pack bag accordingto the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention relates to a lunch pack bag that may be used tostore and access food or other items where the lunch pack bag may beconveniently adjusted and worn over the shoulders of the user. The lunchpack bag according to the present invention includes over-the-shoulderstraps that are adjustable and may be utilized to secure the lunch packbag on the back of an individual. The lunch pack bag according to thepresent invention may include various storage components and a means tostore items within the lunch pack bag.

FIG. 1 depicts a prospective view of a Lunch Pack Bag 100 according tothe present invention. The lunch pack bag 100 includes a Top Flap 21,Front Panel 20 a and Side Panel 20 b. Although not shown an additionalside panel is provided on the opposite side of the Lunch Pack Bag 100that complements the opposing Side Panel 20 b. The Interior 22 of theLunch Pack Bag 100 provides open space for the storage of food or othertravel items including drinks, medicine or other beverages. In oneparticular embodiment, the walls of the Lunch Pack Bag 100 are made ofinsulated materials in order to maintain food and beverages in either awarm or cool environment. The Lunch Pack Bag 100 includes a Back Panel20 c as depicted in FIG. 3. Also shown in FIG. 3, Shoulder Straps 32 a,32 b are provided extending from the top end to the bottom end of theBack Panel 20 c of the lunch pack bag according to the presentinvention. The Shoulder Straps 32 a, 32 b include Adjustable Buckles 34a, 34 b that provide a means to adjust the length of the straps in orderto secure them to the shoulders of the user. The straps 32 a, 32 bprovide mobility and convenient to the Lunch Pack Bag 100 to store foodnecessities while traveling. In one particular embodiment, the LunchPack Bag 100 is rectangular in shape as depicted however it is nottherefore limited to a rectangular shape.

Alternative embodiments of the side panels are depicted in FIGS. 2 and4. The alternative side panel, Side Panel 26, of FIG. 2 includes a meshnet attached thereto. The Mesh Net 24 provides a means to holdadditional items such as bags, snacks, napkins, sanitizers or otheritems for easy access by the user. In the alternative side panel, shownin FIG. 4, Side Panel 26 includes a Slot 28 for the storage of a bottleof water or other beverage that may slide therein.

The Lunch Pack Bag 100 according to the present invention provides aversatile storage bag for storage of food items in order to maintaineither a warm or cool environment. Further the Lunch Pack Bag 100according to the present invention is easily worn over the shoulders ofthe user and includes adjustable straps for comfortable adjustmentthereof.

1. A backpack bag for food items comprising: a. a top flap, where saidtop flap provides a means to close the bag; b. interchangeable sidepanels; c. a back panel, where said back panel includes a pair ofshoulder straps, where each panel includes insulated materials to limitheat transfer between the interior and exterior of the bag; and d. ameans to adjust the length of the shoulder straps.
 2. The backpack bagaccording to claim 1, where said means to adjust the length includesadjustable buckles.
 3. The backpack bag according to claim 1, where atleast one of the side panels includes a mesh net, where said netprovides a means to store additional items.
 4. The backpack bagaccording to claim 1, where at least one of the side panels includes aslot for the storage of a beverage bottle.